2 November 2001 Source: http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/fr-cont.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Federal Register: November 2, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 213)] [Notices] [Page 55642-55643] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr02no01-48] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Availability of U.S. Patents for Non-Exclusive, Exclusive, or Partially Exclusive Licensing AGENCY: U.S. Army Soldier and Biological Chemical Command, DoD. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with 37 CFR 404.7(a)(1) and 35 U.S.C. 209 announcement is made of the availability for licensing of the following U.S. Patents for non-exclusive, exclusive or partially exclusive licensing. All of the patents listed below have been assigned to the United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army, Washington, DC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Bob Gross, Technology Transfer Office, U.S. Army SBCCOM, ATTN: AMSSB-RAS-C, 5183 Blackhawk Road (Bldg E3330/245), APG, MD 21010-5423, Phone: (410) 436-5387 or e-mail: rlgross@sbccom.apgea.army.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following Patent Numbers, Titles, Issue Dates and a Brief Summary are provided: ``Method and Kit for Rapid Detection of Toxins and Bacteria'', U.S. Patent 5,994, 067 Issued November 30, 1999 The present invention relates to toxin detection methods using bacteria stained with a fluorescent indicator. The invention also relates to methods of detecting bacteria using fluorescent indicators. ``Solid Particle Aerosol Belt and Dissemination Method'', U.S. Patent 6,170,234 Issued January 9, 2001 The present invention relates to a device and method that provide easy handling and dissemination of the solid particle aerosol material. The device and method permit the rapid and efficient dissemination of solid particle aerosol into the atmosphere for military and civilian purposes. ``Analytical Methodology for Qualitative and Quantitative Determination of Chemical Agent Vapor'' U.S. Patent 6,174,732 Issued January 16, 2001 The present invention is a method for determining O-ethyl S (2- diisopropylanimoethyl) methylphosphonothiolate; better known as VX, vapor. This invention permits the generation of a purer non- contaminated VX vapor and the analytical determination of the VX samples collected under various relative humidity conditions. ``Advanced Chemical Biological Mask'' U.S. Patents 6,176,239 Issued January 23, 2001 This invention is directed to an advanced chemical-biological mask for protecting a wearer from chemical and biological environmental contaminants. The mask is especially suitable for military applications, but is of interest in any civil emergency situation where highly toxic substances are in the atmosphere. ``Rapid Identification of Bacteria by Mass Spectrometry'' U.S. Patent 6,177,266 Issued January 23, 2001 This invention relates to a method for the chemotaxonomic classification of bacteria with genus, species and strain specific biomarkers generated by matrix assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS) analysis of either cellular protein extracts or whole cells. [[Page 55643]] ``Alarm System for Hand-Held Chemical Monitor'' U.S. Patent 6,191,696 Issued February 20, 2001 The present invention relates to an alarm system, which is capable of being interfaced with portable chemical monitors. The alarm system is for the Chemical Agent Monitor (CAM) and Improved Chemical Agent Monitor (ICAM). ``Environmental Material Ticket Reader and Airborne Hazard Detection System'' U.S. Patent 6,228,657 Issued May 8, 2001 The present invention relates to a reader device that automatically reads collection elements for determining the presence of hazardous material, such as biological and chemical agents. The reader device may be used with a modified M256 ticket or other types of collection elements. ``Universal Decontaminating Solution for Chemical Warfare Agents'' U.S. Patent 6,245,957 Issued June 23, 2001 The present invention is a composition, and a method that uses the composition, which decontaminate nerve and mustard chemical warfare agents. The composition is generally non-toxic to handling personnel prior to its use as a decontaminate for chemical warfare agents. ``Detector for Nucleic Acid Typing and Methods of Using the Same'' U.S. Patent 6,238,866 Issued May 29, 2001 The present invention provides devices and methods for detecting or characterizing a nucleic acid analyte without requiring electrophoresis or the direct sequencing of analyte samples or analyte fragments. ``System and Method for Remote Detection of Hazardous Vapors and Aerosols'' U.S. Patent 6,266,428 Issued July 24, 2001 The invention pertains generally to a system and method for remote detection and warning of hazardous vapors and aerosols and in particular to a system and method for imaging hazardous clouds. Luz D. Ortiz, Army Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 01-27628 Filed 11-1-01; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710-08-M ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [Federal Register: November 2, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 213)] [Notices] [Page 55642] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr02no01-47] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Availability of U.S. Patent Application for Non-Exclusive, Exclusive, or Partially Exclusive Licensing AGENCY: U.S. Army Soldier and Biological Chemical Command, DoD. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR part 404 announcement is made of the availability for licensing of the following U.S. Patent application for non-exclusive, exclusive, or partially exclusive licensing. The patent application listed below has been assigned to the United States Government as represented by the Secretary of the Army, Washington, DC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. John Biffoni, Intellectual Property Attorney, U.S. Army SBCCOM, ATTN: AMSSB-CC (Bldg E4435), APG, MD 21010-5424, Phone: (410) 436-1158; FAX: 410-436-2534 or e-mail: John.Biffoni@sbccom.apgea.army.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: ``Immunoassay and Reagents and Kits for Performing the Same.'' Description: The present invention relates to novel immunoassay methods and devices or kits that utilize a sandwich assay for detection of an antigen or hapten in a sample, particularly a biological sample. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention relates to a simple one-step electrochemiluminescent (ECL) assay approach that requires approximately 15 minutes for identification and/or quantification of an antigen or analyte. The present invention also relates to reagents and kits useful for carrying out such immunoassays. Patent Application Number: 09/433,787. Filing Date: November 3, 1999. Luz D. Ortiz, Army Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 01-27629 Filed 11-1-01; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710-08-M ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [Federal Register: November 2, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 213)] [Notices] [Page 55641-55642] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr02no01-46] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Availability for Non-Exclusive, Exclusive, or Partially Exclusive Licensing of U.S. Patent Application Concerning Critical Care Platform Litters AGENCY: U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, DOD. [[Page 55642]] ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with 37 CFR 404.6, announcement is made of the availability for licensing of U.S. Patent Application No. 09/961,405 entitled ``Critical Care Platform for Litters'' and filed September 25, 2001. Foreign rights are also available (PCT/US01/29848). The United States Government, as represented by the Secretary of the Army, has rights in this invention. ADDRESSES: Commander, U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, ATTN: Command Judge Advocate, MCMR-JA, 504 Scott Street, Fort Detrick, Frederick, Maryland 21702-5012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For patent issues, Ms. Elizabeth Arwine, Patent Attorney, (301) 619-7808. For licensing issues, Dr. Paul Mele, Office of Research & Technology Assessment, (301) 619-6664. Both at telefax (301) 619-5034. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This invention includes a platform having a support surface, a pair of legs connected to the support surface, and footings and securing mechanism on the legs for attaching the invention to a litter that satisfies NATO requirements. The invention attaches to the poles used to carry a patient on a litter such that the invention provides space for the patient's legs to pass under if necessary. A further embodiment of the invention adds at least one accessory clip, which includes at least one attachment for a piece of medical equipment such as medical monitors, ventilators, and infusion pumps. Luz D. Ortiz, Army Federal Register. [FR Doc. 01-27633 Filed 11-1-01; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710-08-M ------------------------------------------------------------------------